Giovanni’s parents said he was an honor student with a silly side. Now, they’re honoring his memory by warning other parents of kids with food allergies.

“Don’t take it lightly because we did take it lightly. We definitely never thought, because we never had a serious reaction. And within it felt like a half a minute, our life was turned upside down,” John Cipriano told Gusoff.

Their message to parents is to have an allergist and have a plan in case of a reaction.

The family is starting a foundation in Giovanni’s name called Gio’s Smile to raise awareness about how to prepare for food allergy attacks.

A gofundme.com page set up to help the family pay for burial and medical costs.